Order vs Chaos
Grendel represents this force in Beowulf.
What is chaos?
Which story most clearly presents a spiritual journey?
What is Inferno?
This loyal thane aids Beowulf against the dragon.
Who is Wiglaf?
Cerberus guards this circle.
What is Circle 3?
This warrior challenges Beowulf by bringing up his swimming contest with Brecca.
Who is Unferth?
Heorot Hall represents this.
What is order / civilization?
Which story centers on reclaiming a kingdom?
What is The Hobbit
This counselor warns Beowulf about pride later in life
Hygelac
Virgil symbolizes this.
What is reason
This soul in Circle 2 tells Dante the tragic story of forbidden love.
Who is Francesca?
The dark wood in Inferno symbolizes this.
What is spiritual confusion / lostness?
Which journey is shaped by heroic reputation?
What is Beowulf?
Who is Bard the Bowman?
Beatrice symbolizes this.
What is divine grace
These two dwarves are Thorin’s nephews in The Hobbit.
Who are Fili and Kili?
Agincourt transforms apparent chaos into this.
What is providential victory / order through leadership
Which journey reveals the cost of pride?
What is The Song of Roland?
This fallen wizard seeks the One Ring.
Who is Saruman?
St. Crispin’s speech primarily inspires this.
What is courage / brotherhood
These three colorful soldiers in Henry V include a Welsh captain, a braggart, and a disgraced thief.
Who are Llewellyn, Pistol, and Bardolph?
The dragon in Beowulf symbolizes this challenge of old age and mortality.
What is inevitable death / final testing
Which journey focuses most on leadership under pressure?
What is Henry V?
This Inferno ferryman carries souls across Acheron.
Who is Charon?
Grendel’s mother symbolizes this kind of threat.
What is vengeance / deeper chaos
This clever Saracen diplomat manipulates Charlemagne’s court and helps set Roland’s betrayal in motion.
Who is Blancandrin?